What is the role of Niacin or Vitamin B3?
The third member of the vitamin B complex family, vitamin B3 or niacin (nicotinic acid), also has 2 other variations called niacinamide and inositol hexanicotinate.
The roles of vitamin B3 in the body
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It may aid in :
– nervous system
– the digestive system
– skin
– proper brain function
– promotes healthy skin
– improves memory
– regulates proper blood circulation
– controls and lowers cholesterol levels in your body
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It also may help breakdown :
– carbohydrates
– proteins
– fats
-And transforms them into energy
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It may be important for :
– sexual wellness
– producing sex hormones in the body
And may help fight disorders like impotence and erectile dysfunction -
It may improve :
– mental health
– lower blood pressure levels
– lessen body inflammation
-treat acne
Lack of vitamin B3 may cause various diseases including pellagra.
- Vitamin B3 deficiency is also associated with :
– memory loss
– motion sickness
– increased sensitivity to sunlight